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BirdLife position statement on wind farms and birds
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This BirdLife Position Statement focuses on the EU and its relevant legislative instruments, but it could be applied in all countries that are signatories to the Bern Convention too, as the underlying principles are just as relevant. Therefore, BirdLife Partners in the respective countries are invited to adopt this position.
Date: 16 February 2010
The Power of Scotland Secured
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RSPB Scotland in conjunction with Friends of the Earth Scotland and WWF Scotland have produced a report showing that it is possible to have a clean, green energy supply in Scotland. The analysis shows that Scotland could phase out all fossil fuel and nuclear power by 2030, maintain a secure electricity supply and generate significant revenue from renewable exports.
Date: 22 February 2011
Scotland's renewable future
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RSPB Scotland believes Scotland can make the most of our opportunities for renewable energy generation without harming the environment.
Date: 2 September 2010
Offshore wind energy
Onshore wind energy
BirdLife International report to the Bern Convention
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Windfarms and birds: an analysis of the effects of wind farms on birds, and guidance on environmental assessment criteria and site selection issues. Report by BirdLife International to the Council of Europe, Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. RSPB/BirdLife in the UK.
Date: 16 June 2008
Authors: Langston, R.H.W & Pullan, J.D (2003)
Published in: T-PVS/Inf (2003) 12
Breeding birds and wind farms guidance note
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This review summarises research by James Pearce-Higgins et al. (2009) examining the displacement of several breeding upland bird species and foraging raptors by wind turbines and associated infrastructure. It also provides advice on dealing with wind farm proposals that may have impacts on upland birds.
Date: 16 December 2009
Authors: Benedict Gove
Published in: RSPB information note